Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Branded with pride Look at us, look what we've done. In closing a book and closing a year, this should be done. A yearbook is a memory book, remember what we did. 1980-81 was a year of change, of improvements and refinements. The semester system was reinstated and a new spring break was added. New restrictions were enforced on the spirit organizations because of conduct problems at pep rallies. In the news, the space shuttle made its first trip into space, and returned with a picture perfect landing in California. President Reagan was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt on a shocking day in March. Another assassination attempt left Pope Iohn Paul II in the hospital as Reagan worked toward recovery. ' as 65. The year in sports can be described as a year of almost for Mustang athletes. The Varsity football team fell one game short of a District crown. Stratford came out one game ahead. Basketball was a slightly more suc- cessful sport for the Mustang breed. They achieved the district titleg however fell in the bi-district game to the Madison Marlins. continued on page 286 Dorkiness reached high popularity following Iunior Chris Coddington's debut as a model. Coddington poses for the award winning Hair- port ad in the Anvil. Photo by David Young. Cowboy hats and smiles excited the London crowds. A parade official, the Lord Mayor, Daddy Schaper and the Senior Markettes watch the parade. Photo by Greater London Council. '00xs ,I . . 284 0 Closing

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INDI' all emorial mourns leader's death Nineteen years prior to her death, ot Iosey founded the Memorial arkette Drill Team. Her strong will nd determination helped her create unique rapport with her girls, one chieved by few leaders. Miss Dorothy Lee Iosey was born ' nber 27, 1931 and died April 7, Almost half of her life was to the drill team: her sup- helped to unite the girls. An aneurysm claimed Miss Iosey's already provided a basis for the Markette tradition, to be carried on by those who had the opportunity to experience her leadership. In honor of Miss Iosey's life, a Memorial fund was established. The money will be awarded to an outstan- ding Markette each year. In Nineteen years of half time performances were a result of Dot losey's expertise in spon- soring the Markettes. Miss Iosey watches as her girls perform. Photo by David Young. eek before her planned trip to to lead the Markettes in a The loss was a shock to the , yet her strong character had her Markettes with cool authori- gets the drill team members risers for their group picture early in the l. Photo by Iames Wynne Tomforde. Miss Do 1.. ,,, Br! New officers were announced March 19. Miss Dorothy losey was able to choose the leaders for '81-'82 before her death. Senior Carol Furst looks on at the announcement meeting. Photo by lim Tomforde. l- Shock and grief overcame the Markettes and the school with Miss Dorothy Iosey's death. The school flag was flown at half must in hor recognition. Photo by lim Tomforde. 'ft E., 'LT- 2 fa .W 'Zi - 'sw R. if' 'f 'Q 1 f-his If X.. . A -B l, Iosey I 283

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,Wx K J if i .J N N X , XX I HU Beauty being only skin deep, Senior Drum Major Ellen Bowman and assistant Leslie Champion prepare themselves to march while on their London tour. Photo by lim Tomforde. French cuisine was the style ofthe evening as Seniors Grant Olbrich and Leslie Simon show the closeness ofthe Iournalism stall' at the May 6 banquet. Photo by Taylor Stout. l r Protest signs were carried by flower children Senior Brad Fishman, luniors Mike Hensley, Scott Gaetz, Ed Madden and Neil Schulman at the 60's pep rally. Photo by lim Tomforde. Awaiting the announcement of Homecoming Queen, Senior nominee Kristi Kissner is escorted onto the field by her father. Photo by Dan Thompson. Closing O2